The 14 Best Norfolk Beach Hotels (2025)

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With Norfolk's beautiful coastline being its greatest attribute, booking a hotel with a sea view should be top of your agenda! Our hotel experts have scanned the length and breadth of the coast to bring you a collection of the best Norfolk beach hotels. From boutique stays perfect for couples, to family-friendly affairs, there are plenty to choose from. So why not browse through our selection of Norfolk beach hotels to start planning your next trip?

For a B&B

• Cley Windmill is a characterful B&B overlooking the marshes of Cley, a pretty village near the shingle coast where locals swim. Expect quaint rooms with comfortable beds and wonderful views, plus there are a variety of interesting birds to spot nearby.

For a pub stay

• The Lifeboat Inn is a charming rural inn set in an enviable location on Norfolk's beautiful coastline. Atmospheric rooms have undergone a sensitive renovation, bringing some contemporary style yet keeping the original charm. While the pub itself is buzzy and serves excellent food.
• The Chequers Inn is set in a 16th-century building located in the village of Thornham. Combining original features (think oak beams and flagstone floors) with chic boutique accommodation. Best yet, the restaurant is award-winning.
• The Globe Inn is a chic property boasting a spectacular setting close to some of Norfolk's most beautiful sandy beaches. Rooms are contemporary and light; downstairs, exemplary pub fare is served in the restaurant, and there's a cosy lounge too.
• The White Horse Blakeney is a contemporary pub situated in the pretty coastal village of Blakeney. Chic rooms are bright and airy with white-washed walls, exposed beams and monochrome soft furnishings. Dine in the laid-back restaurant serving innovative British fare. A charming stay.

For the walks

• The Crown Hotel is a delightful hotel and bar in the coastal town of Wells-next-the-Sea. Rooms are elegant with sash windows and antiques; a traditional restaurant uses local produce to great effect, and there's a buzzing bar too. Just minutes from the coastal path, this is an ideal base for walking enthusiasts.
• Victoria Inn is a comfortable, modernised country inn with a traditional ambience on North Norfolk's coast road. With access to the Holkham estate behind and an expansive sandy beach (one of England's best) just half a mile away, this is a perfect spot to start long beach walks.

For a romantic getaway

• The Grove is a family-run hotel that's been passed down through three generations. Boasting a secluded setting within mature gardens, an indoor pool and a massage hut, this is a place to come and unwind. With an exemplary British restaurant, this is a great choice for a romantic break.

For families

• Briarfields is a character hotel boasting an enviable location overlooking Titchwell Marshes. A family and pet-friendly hotel which has a very popular restaurant. Great value for money, a true hidden gem!
• Troon Cottage is a delightful Edwardian townhouse in the historic town of Hunstanton, just a 10-minute stroll to the nearest sandy beach. Traditionally dressed rooms are utterly charming. Available half the year to rent for self-catering, it's the ideal spot for a family holiday.
• The Blakeney Hotel is a smart hotel overlooking Blakeney's small harbour. Spacious country-style rooms with wooden beams, large sash windows and many with sea views. Expect plenty of in-house entertainment, including an indoor pool, making this Ideal for families.

For a boutique

• Titchwell Manor offers designer rooms with traditional touches; flagstone floors, chintz wallpaper and sash windows - all with contemporary bathrooms. Stunning modern European cuisine is served in a lovely conservatory. A wonderful rural abode.
• The Maltings is a characterful boutique hotel set in a flintstone building, in the quaint village of Weybourne. The minute you step inside, you can appreciate its history with old brickwork and age-blackened beams. Meals are served in the former Grain Store, plus there's a garden, bar, and games room. A coastal gem.

For the restaurant

• Morston Hall is a country house hotel with traditional interiors. Pick this property for the restaurant which holds one Michelin star and 4 AA Rosettes!

Still not sure?

• Expand your search to include our list of all the best places to stay in Norfolk or our recommendations for the best hotels on the North Norfolk Coast.
• Browse through our collection of hotels with hot tubs in Norfolk or Norfolk's most romantic hotels or the best country house hotels in Norfolk or hotels with sea views in Norfolk of the best bed and breakfasts in Norfolk.
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.